Women learning to shoot

[deerdad]

I just watched this and I would love to see other news outlets run this.

Why gun ownership is spiking among this demographic

Women are among the fastest-growing group of gun owners in the country. Fox News Digital visited an all-female firearm training to find out why they're arming up.

www.foxnews.com

 

[GunCat]

One of my friends (in MA) was anti-gun for decades, but kept expressing concerns about the fact that she lived on her own and is pretty isolated. Acknowledged she couldn't overpower a guy if threatened, after we talked through a number of emergency/threat type scenarios.

Since then, she's developed an interest in pistols. Now visits and does target shooting with me, and recently got her LTC.

 

[Maxrobot]

Safe handling and general firearm knowledge is a life skill - like bicycle riding or swimming.

 

[Broc]

One of my friends (in MA) was anti-gun for decades, but kept expressing concerns about the fact that she lived on her own and is pretty isolated. Acknowledged she couldn't overpower a guy if threatened, after we talked through a number of emergency/threat type scenarios.

Since then, she's developed an interest in pistols. Now visits and does target shooting with me, and recently got her LTC.

Educate her. Getting an LTC and being pro 2A are very different things. Getting the LTC is a major step in the right direction.

Many people, specially in MA, still fall for all that "common sense gun control" narrative bullsh*t. You can see it here with a bunch of gun owners.

 

[EMTDAD]

Still spots available

Women on Target Class 9/9/2023 in Wrentham

fourth time we're doing this... have gotten over 70 women trained so far... Please spread the word... it's a fun day. Pictures from prior classes: She Shoots Straight 2022 2021 Women on Target 2019 Women on Target See NRA link to sign up. It would really help out if you could print out...

www.northeastshooters.com

 

[G4Y4HK]

I learn from women shooters all the time. Plenty to study on her IG


View: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr8-R-GAaHA/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

 

[HorizontalHunter]

One of my friends (in MA) was anti-gun for decades, but kept expressing concerns about the fact that she lived on her own and is pretty isolated. Acknowledged she couldn't overpower a guy if threatened, after we talked through a number of emergency/threat type scenarios.

Since then, she's developed an interest in pistols. Now visits and does target shooting with me, and recently got her LTC.

The one big caveat when carrying a weapon is the willingness to use it. While it applies to all a lot of people think women are less inclined to use it. Getting shot with your own weapon would really suck.

 

[Lank]

Educate her. Getting an LTC and being pro 2A are very different things. Getting the LTC is a major step in the right direction.

Many people, specially in MA, still fall for all that "common sense gun control" narrative bullsh*t. You can see it here with a bunch of gun owners.

This cannot be underestimated or ignored. I know many LTC holders that are democrat lemmings.

 

[weekendracer]

The one big caveat when carrying a weapon is the willingness to use it. While it applies to all a lot of people think women are less inclined to use it. Getting shot with your own weapon would really suck.

If police shooting stats are any indication, women aren't afraid to use their weapons. At least the last time I looked at the stats.

 

[MaverickNH]

My wife is not a big fan of firearms, but figures until nobody else has them she’s gonna have them too.

 

[G4Y4HK]

The one big caveat when carrying a weapon is the willingness to use it. While it applies to all a lot of people think women are less inclined to use it. Getting shot with your own weapon would really suck.

Aren't female cops slightly more quicker than male cops to draw their sidearms and shoot?

 

[HorizontalHunter]

Aren't female cops slightly more quicker than male cops to draw their sidearms and shoot?

No clue.

 

[doxdsgn]

Wallum Lake runs six Ladies Learn to Shoot classes per year. They typically are full - 15 students. The cross section of students and reasons to take the class is quite varied -grand mothers, young mom’s with small children, women living alone, Reaons - self protection, curiosity, significant other shoots, there are firearms in the home so want to know how to handle safely, etc. Don’t get momma bear worried.

 

[SIGNES]

One way I have found to help women get more comfortable learning to shoot is to show them videos of Lena Miculek. She's charming AF and comes off patient, sane, gentle and light hearted while being safe and 'low key'. I try to internalize her whole vibe when I help green shooters.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZhkA67CUcc
As a guy, I can't meaningfully comment on the Sig Rose program and design's appeal to women but the training component is definitely a good thing, as are their efforts to (I think anyway.) respectfully market to women.

Here's a wacky idea, maybe just help get them comfortable and capable and ultimately enjoying shooting and don't get in their grill about the politics if you want them to stand in the poling booth and consider the impact on their rights to keep doing so for their own reasons.

 

[ReggieB9mm]

Aren't female cops slightly more quicker than male cops to draw their sidearms and shoot?

Yes, because most are lesbians and hate men.